New Bible

[AngelRose81]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this or not but here goes…

I am looking to buy a new bible. I have a lot of Bibles, as I collect them and I currently use my paperback New American Bible that I got in RCIA for EVERYTHING. I know that there is a Catholic Study Bible (both NAB and NRSV) that comes in both a Study edition and a Personal Study edition. I believe Oxford University publishes it. Anyway, they just put out an updated edition this Feburary and March and I was wondering if anyone uses this Bible and how they like it. I want a nice leather bound one to take to parish Bible studies etc. and I do like the quality of the leather Oxford uses. What are your thoughts on it if you use it or even if you don’t but have heard of it? Thanks a bunch!!!

 

[bankerdavid]

I have the NAB from RCIA, and used it, but don’t want to put too much mileage on my souvenir from RCIA, so I have a New Jerusalem bible for reading. For bible study (we’re doing the Gospel of John now, so this was a no-brainer), I got the Ignatius Study Bible Gospel of John. Annotated by Scott Hahn, it’s a small booklet with the entire Gospel of John plus commentary and study questions. I’ve marked it up so much!

 

[AngelRose81]

I want to keep my RCIA Bible good too. I also have a New Jerusalem Bible and I love it but mine doesn’t have the notes that most other Catholic Bible’s do so I don’t use it as much. I may consider the small study bibles of the particular books. That sounds like a good idea!

 

[cialovesyou]

The NRSV uses inclusive language, which annoys me a bit (sorry ladies). The fact is, I think I can discern that when “God loves man”, He probably is reasonably fond of women too.

As for your “nice leather bound one”, may I suggest you get one you are prepared to write notes on? Keep it as your personal study bible, and write all over it. I have a bible for study, which has notes, and lines all over it it, delimiting sections, and scenes, making notes of alternative translations, likely times of writing, etc…

Just a thought anyway…

 

[guanophore]

I have the NAB from RCIA, and used it, but don’t want to put too much mileage on my souvenir from RCIA, so I have a New Jerusalem bible for reading. For bible study (we’re doing the Gospel of John now, so this was a no-brainer), I got the Ignatius Study Bible Gospel of John. Annotated by Scott Hahn, it’s a small booklet with the entire Gospel of John plus commentary and study questions. I’ve marked it up so much!

I prefer the New Revised Standard but I have heard that the Navarre is the best Catholic Study Bible.

 

[japhy]

I’ve got the RSV-2CE (2nd Catholic Edition) published by Ignatius. No inclusive language (unlike the NRSV), and a more faithful (to the Catholic faith) translation than the RSV and (gasp!) the NAB. I’m planning on getting the Ignatius Study books as well.

I’ve got online versions of the NAB, DR, LV, KJV, RSV (not CE), and BNV that I use for side-by-side comparisons and searches.

 

[didymus]

I’ve got the RSV-2CE (2nd Catholic Edition) published by Ignatius. No inclusive language (unlike the NRSV), and a more faithful (to the Catholic faith) translation than the RSV and (gasp!) the NAB. I’m planning on getting the Ignatius Study books as well.

I’ve got online versions of the NAB, DR, LV, KJV, RSV (not CE), and BNV that I use for side-by-side comparisons and searches.

I just got the RSV-CE. I meant to get the hardcover Ignatius Bible but I clicked on the wrong one at Amazon & wound up with the same edition in a smaller size that zippers shut.
Perfect! It fits in my coat pocket, I can read it on the bus on the way to work. Before this I’ve only read the NAB and Jerusalem so it’s a little odd reading a Bible w/no explanatory notes.

 

[japhy]

I just got the RSV-CE. I meant to get the hardcover Ignatius Bible but I clicked on the wrong one at Amazon & wound up with the same edition in a smaller size that zippers shut.
Perfect! It fits in my coat pocket, I can read it on the bus on the way to work. Before this I’ve only read the NAB and Jerusalem so it’s a little odd reading a Bible w/no explanatory notes.

I have both, too. The pocket-size was the only one I could find at the local Catholic bookstore. My only real gripe is that notes are endnotes, not footnotes. I found the hardcover one at Barnes & Noble, and it’s great.

 

[Jay3gsm]

I love the zipper Bible, it means I can carry it around in my bag and not get damaged. It goes on holiday with me, to work, etc, and the pages are well protected.

 

[lak611]

I’ve got online versions of the NAB, DR, LV, KJV, RSV (not CE), and BNV that I use for side-by-side comparisons and searches.

What is BNV? I have not heard of that translation.

 

[lak611]

I just got the RSV-CE. I meant to get the hardcover Ignatius Bible but I clicked on the wrong one at Amazon & wound up with the same edition in a smaller size that zippers shut.
Perfect! It fits in my coat pocket, I can read it on the bus on the way to work. Before this I’ve only read the NAB and Jerusalem so it’s a little odd reading a Bible w/no explanatory notes.

Which one is the small zippered one? Do you have a link? I want to get a Bible without footnotes that just has the Bible text and cross-references. It is almost impossible to find Catholic Bibles without footnotes, although Protestant Bibles without footnotes are readily available.

 

[puzzleannie]

for the bible you are going to be using most of the time for devotional or study use, get the one that you will use.

first the translation you like best, there is a sticky here with guide to translations, never mind of somebody else swears by DR, if you can’t read it you won’t use it. one factor in selecting a translation is the commentaries and concordances available (if you are embarking on serious study). Start with the approved Catholic translations, the find the one whose language most appeals to you.

then go for the appearance, type size, weight, cover, quality of paper etc. that most appeals to you. If you typically make notes, invest in pencils made for that purpose. ordinary ball point pens, highlighters etc. will shortly make your favorite passages unreadable.

contrary to some advice, I would use the nice cloth or leatherbound volume for the one you read most, since it will not only be easier and more pleasant to read, it will hold up better. If you prefer a compact or pocket size for travel, get a sturdy one. T

he paperbound bibles that cost under $10 do not have bindings and quality papers that hold up to much use. If you do have a soft cover, or even to protect your hardcover bible, invest in a bible cover. I don’t like a zipper because it makes too much noise in the chapel. Sweat and oils from your hands will also break down a cover. Take time to cover a paperbound bible in clear contac paper which will also extend its life.

 

[japhy]

What is BNV? I have not heard of that translation.

It’s the Biblia Nova Vulgata, the new Latin Vulgate. The Vatican has an online copy, as does RomanLiturgy.com.

I don’t know much Latin (apart from a handful of prayers I’ve said before), but I use it primarily to see the differences between Jerome’s Latin Vulgate and the current re-translation into Latin.

 

[lak611]

It’s the Biblia Nova Vulgata, the new Latin Vulgate. The Vatican has an online copy, as does RomanLiturgy.com.

I don’t know much Latin (apart from a handful of prayers I’ve said before), but I use it primarily to see the differences between Jerome’s Latin Vulgate and the current re-translation into Latin.

Thanks. I don’t know any Latin, unfortunately.